_Sips coffee while typing_
Oh. My. Goodness. Y’all, let me tell you about this breakfast recipe that had my family fighting over the last bite! As a busy mom who’s always trying to balance delicious with doable, I’ve perfected what I call my “Overnight French Toast Casserole with Maple Pecan Crumble” – and trust me, it’s about to become your new weekend obsession.
First things first – this isn’t your regular, boring French toast. This is the kind of breakfast that makes your house smell like a fancy bakery and has your neighbors “accidentally” dropping by right around breakfast time. 😉
Here’s what you’ll need, darlings:
– 1 large loaf of brioche bread (day-old is perfect!)
– 6 large eggs
– 2½ cups whole milk
– 1 cup heavy cream
– ½ cup brown sugar
– 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
– 1 tablespoon cinnamon
– ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
For that heavenly crumble topping:
– 1 cup pecans, chopped
– ½ cup brown sugar
– ½ cup flour
– 1 teaspoon cinnamon
– ½ cup cold butter, cubed
Listen up, because here’s where the magic happens! The night before, tear that brioche into chunks (don’t be too precious about it – rustic is what we’re going for here). Layer it in a buttered 9×13 baking dish. Whisk together your eggs, milk, cream, brown sugar, vanilla, and spices until they’re besties. Pour this mixture all over your bread, making sure every piece gets some love.
Now, here’s my little secret – gently press down on the bread to help it soak up all that custard goodness. Cover it up and let it chill in the fridge overnight while you catch your beauty sleep!
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In the morning, preheat your oven to 350°F. While it’s heating up, mix together your crumble ingredients. Use your fingers to work that cold butter in until it looks like coarse crumbs. Sprinkle this heavenly mixture all over your soaked bread.
Bake for about 45-55 minutes until it’s golden brown and slightly puffy. The center should be set but still have a slight jiggle – kind of like me after my third cup of coffee!
Let it cool for about 10 minutes (I know it’s hard, but trust your girl on this one). Serve it up with warm maple syrup, fresh berries, and maybe a dollop of whipped cream if you’re feeling extra fancy.
Y’all, this recipe serves 8-10 people, but between us, I’ve seen four people demolish it in one sitting. No judgment here!
Don’t forget to drizzle some extra maple syrup on top – calories don’t count at breakfast, right? _winks_
So, what do you think? Pretty amazing, huh? Drop a comment below and let me know if you tried this recipe – I’d love to hear how it turned out in your kitchen! And remember to follow me on NewsBreak for more delicious recipes that’ll have your family crowning you the queen (or king!) of the kitchen.
Until next time, keep cooking with love (and maybe a little sass)! 💋
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